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[[File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|thumb|[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G handguns]] being produced by Misriah Armory on Mars.]] | [[File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|thumb|[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G handguns]] being produced by Misriah Armory on Mars.]] | ||
{{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman}} | {{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[ | The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[UNSC Defense Force]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the UNSC for almost 140 years.<ref name="M6G">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol '''Bungie.net''': M6g Personal Defense Weapon System] ''"The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time."''</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Magnum'']</ref> Common slang terms for the M6 series handguns include ''go-mag'', ''hand cannon'', and ''power drill''.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 307''</ref> | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7 x 40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, often times "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot<ref name="M6G"/>, leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system. | The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7 x 40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, often times "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot<ref name="M6G"/>, leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system. | ||
They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of | They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> Some variants of the M6 series have been 'up-sized' to approximately 117% their normal size to better facilitate use by [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]].<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
===Known models=== | ===Known models=== | ||
*[[M6A Personal Defense Weapon System|M6A | *[[M6A Personal Defense Weapon System|M6A]] - Used mostly by [[civilian]] [[Civilian Security Forces|security forces]], standard issue/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6B Personal Defense Weapon System|M6B | *[[M6B Personal Defense Weapon System|M6B]] - Used mostly by civilian security forces, [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C | *[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C]] - 'Up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish..<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
**[[M6C/SOCOM]] - | **[[M6C/SOCOM]] - Issued with smart-linked 4X scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish. Also designated 'M6S'.<ref name="H3R">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Project Page'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D | *[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D]] - 'Up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6E Personal Defense Weapon System|M6E | *[[M6E Personal Defense Weapon System|M6E]]: standard issue/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6F Personal Defense Weapon System|M6F | *[[M6F Personal Defense Weapon System|M6F]]: smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G | *[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G]] - 'Up-sized', smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]], armed with High Explosive ammunition and electroless nickel finish.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System|M6H | *[[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System|M6H]]: 'Up-sized', smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6I Personal Defense Weapon System|M6I | *[[M6I Personal Defense Weapon System|M6I]]: select-fire variant; detachable shoulder-stock/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6J/C Carbine]] - [[UNSC Army]] [[carbine]] variant | *[[M6J/C Carbine|M6J/C]] - [[UNSC Army]] [[carbine]] variant. 355mm barrel, detachable shoulder-stock/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6K Personal Defense Weapon System|M6K | *[[M6K Personal Defense Weapon System|M6K]]: police 'undercover' variant; 6 round magazine capacity/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
==UNSC remarks== | ==UNSC personnel remarks== | ||
''"The M6 is either the world’s biggest pistol or the world’s smallest rifle — I’m not sure which."'' | ''"The M6 is either the world’s biggest pistol or the world’s smallest rifle — I’m not sure which."'' | ||
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''"The '''A'''<nowiki />'s and '''B'''<nowiki />'s are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore."'' | ''"The '''A'''<nowiki />'s and '''B'''<nowiki />'s are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore."'' | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||